Hapé

Sacred Tobacco

What is Hapé?

Hapé, or Rapé, is a revered shamanic snuff crafted from a blend of finely ground medicinal plants, featuring tobacco. This potent medicine facilitates the cleansing of mind, body, and spirit, allowing for the alignment of energy channels and fostering heightened spiritual clarity. Hapé ceremonies provide grounding and centering experiences, enabling participants to release negativity and establish a deep connection with their inner selves. These sacred rituals, guided by experienced facilitators, offer transformative healing and insights for those seeking balance and spiritual growth.

How is it prepared?

An experienced shaman or medicine practitioner traditionally prepares Hapé, or Rapé, by selecting a blend of medicinal plants including tobacco. The plants are carefully dried and then ground into a fine powder. Once ground, the plants are blended with intention and care to achieve the desired balance of healing properties. Sometimes, ashes from sacred plants are added to enhance the potency of the Hapé. This process respects the medicinal qualities of each plant and contributes to the transformative healing experienced during Hapé ceremonies.

Benefits of Hapé

Grounding

Mental Clarity

Energetic Realignment

Sananga

Open the 3rd Eye

What is Sananga?

Sananga, a revered eye medicine, is extracted from the roots of the Amazonian shrub Tabernaemontana undulata. This potent plant spirit, when used as eye drops, serves as a gateway to heightened spiritual vision and purification. Sananga is known to dissolve mental and emotional obstructions, enhancing intuition and fostering insight. Sacred ceremonies involving Sananga, guided by experienced facilitators, facilitate spiritual growth, improved clarity, and inner healing for those seeking to deepen their connection with the divine.

How is it prepared?

Sananga preparation involves harvesting Tabernaemontana undulata roots, cleaning them, and finely shaving them into small pieces. The shavings are mixed with clean water and extracted by pressing through a mesh bag, yielding a bright yellow liquid used as sacred eye drops. The process requires focus, care, and intention to create a strong and effective medicine. Practitioners often engage in mindful activities during preparation, such as meditation or drumming, to infuse positive energy and enhance the medicine's potency.

Benefits of Sananga

Spiritual Purification

Enhanced Intuition

Emotional Clarity

Cacao

Food of the Gods, Medicine of the Heart

What is Cacao?

Cacao, the revered "Food of the Gods," is a sacred plant medicine known for its heart-opening properties. Gently yet profoundly, Cacao ceremonies foster a nurturing environment conducive to emotional healing and connection, promoting feelings of love and compassion. Through engaging with Cacao's divine energy, participants experience heightened spiritual awareness and connection with their higher selves and others, allowing them to access inner wisdom and profound spiritual growth.

How is it prepared?

The preparation of ceremonial cacao involves sourcing high-quality cacao beans and gently roasting them to enhance their flavor and medicinal properties. The roasted beans are then peeled and ground into a paste called cacao liquor. This paste is blended with other ingredients, such as spices or natural sweeteners, depending on the tradition and preferences of the facilitator. The cacao mixture is then heated and whisked to create a frothy, rich elixir that opens the heart and nurtures emotional healing. The entire process is conducted with care, intention, and reverence for cacao's divine nature, ensuring a potent and transformative brew for use in sacred ceremonies.